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Cecilia uttered a low gasp, as she felt Neric climb onto her lap. "[i]Aww, Neric...![/i]" she quietly exclaimed, delighted and surprised, looking back at James, notably astounded. When their eye contact broke off and he drew his attention to the fire, she gazed affectionately at Neric, softly caressing him with both hands. All the while, through her hands and lap, she could just about feel the reverberations from his purring. She felt like asking Neric something, perhaps something about how many people he felt this comfortable around in his life. But she didn't. Now didn't feel like the time for reminiscing and even if she did ask, there was a chance of digging up old wounds. Plus, she didn't want to worry about the past right now. Cecilia relaxed, smiling fondly between the boy and his void.